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Expert Picks

The Knicks have been giving up points by the bushel, nearly 119 per game over its last nine. All but one of those games were either part of a four-game road trip or were at home against the high-scoring Warriors, Raptors, Celtics and Wizards. The Mavericks rank as the fourth-worst scoring squad, but its defense is decent. They're averaging only 96 ppg over its last eight road games. These teams combined for 196 points in an earlier matchup, and Kristaps Porzingis will still around back then to score a game-high 29.

The Mavericks have won two of three, but my projections aren't buying them as a favorite at Madison Square Garden. I'm projecting a Knicks outright win at home, but will take the small number just in case.